KES and KEHS are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic General Catering Assistants. The role of responsibilities include washing up, general kitchen duties, food preparation and serving food to pupils and staff as well as providing support to the team of Chefs as required. This may include working in one of the Sixth Form cafes.
A current food hygiene certificate is essential – this can be completed in school following appointment if not already held. A flexible attitude to occasional evening and weekend overtime is required.
Experience of working in a school or similar environment would be desirable. Training and uniform will be provided.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Bursar – Operations (Mrs Jenny Butterworth) by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Monday 8 December 2025 at 9am, however, applications will be received on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received. Interview will take place on Thursday 11 December 2025.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Catering Manager, Louise Williams via email: l.williams@keschools.org.uk.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available, we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on the website www.kehs.org.uk.
